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Senator Johnson questions experts on COVID-19 origins

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 20, 2024

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, participated in a hearing titled "Origins of COVID-19: An Examination of Available Evidence."

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Eight Panthers earn Academic All-District honors from CSC

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 19, 2024

College Sports Communicators announced its 2023-24 Academic All-District selections for cross country and track & field, recognizing eight Panthers for their academic achievements.

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Milwaukee to hold its 53rd annual Juneteenth observance

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Milwaukee will mark its 53rd annual Juneteenth observance on Wednesday, June 19. This celebration is one of the longest-running in the country. Juneteenth commemorates when U.S. troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery for African Americans.

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Milwaukee women's basketball adds Taylor Ignoto as assistant coach

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Kyle Rechlicz has announced the addition of Taylor Ignoto to the Milwaukee women's basketball staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday.

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Senators request hearing on threats from terrorists exploiting southern border

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

On Friday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Ranking Member Rand Paul, M.D. (R-Ky.), and their HSGAC GOP colleagues in sending a letter to Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) requesting a hearing to examine the threat of individuals exploiting the southern border for potential terrorist activities.

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Milwaukee celebrates reopening of renovated Stark Playfield

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

On Thursday, June 13, Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Stark Playfield alongside community members and local leaders. The completion of Stark Playfield (4951 N. 40th St.) marks the 10th site renovated by Milwaukee Recreation in an ongoing effort to transform 52 playfields throughout the city. With each renovation, Milwaukee Recreation aims to ensure that the communities impacted receive a space that meets their needs. Renovations were completed in the fall of 2023, with significant input from local residents.

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Milwaukee Parent Institute offers educational support for parents this summer

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

Milwaukee Parent Institute is inviting parents of children entering 6th or 9th grade this fall to participate in sessions designed to enhance academic performance and readiness for higher education. The institute aims to support parents in communicating with their children about school and future aspirations, understanding adolescent behavior, and identifying high school courses that prepare students for college and careers.

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UWM emphasizes undergraduate involvement in diverse research projects

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

Providing opportunities for undergraduates—not just graduate students—to do research is an important part of UWM’s mission. Whether students are interested in science, engineering, the humanities, or art, UWM’s Office of Undergraduate Research supports over 500 undergrads every year to engage in research collaborations with faculty.

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Milwaukee Athletics releases Summer 2024 issue of The Roar Report

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 17, 2024

MILWAUKEE – The latest issue of The Roar Report, focusing on Milwaukee Athletics, is now available.

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Milwaukee City Wire area weekly mass times

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Milwaukee City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Milwaukee County counts 2 bank failures since 2012 amid national trend

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, two of which occurred in Milwaukee County.

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Wisconsin offers summer food benefits through EBT

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 14, 2024

The Wisconsin Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) program is an income-based initiative designed to assist families in purchasing food during the summer months when schools are closed. The program offers a benefit of $120 per qualifying child for the summer, targeting families whose children typically rely on school-based free or reduced-price meals.

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MPS announces free College and Career Expo for students on June 27

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 13, 2024

MPS rising seniors and recent graduates are invited to a free College and Career Expo. The event will provide information on colleges, universities, gap year programs, trades, and apprenticeships. Attendees can participate in workshops on financial aid and career readiness and receive giveaways.

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Senate Republicans reaffirm support for nationwide IVF access

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 13, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with their Senate GOP colleagues, in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.

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Milwaukee educators honored as MMABSE's Teachers of the Year

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 13, 2024

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE) has recognized 165 Milwaukee-area educators as Teachers of the Year for 2024. The organization, which focuses on equitable educational opportunities for all children, honored these individuals at its 22nd annual Teachers of the Year Recognition Gala held on May 4 at the Baird Center downtown. The event was attended by 1,040 people.

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Senators question Biden Administration's handling of migrant removal cases

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 13, 2024

On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and 19 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending an oversight letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland. The letter questions the administration’s dismissal of over 350,000 removal cases and highlights the impact of these policies on the U.S. legal immigration system.

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Fletcher Brown joins women’s basketball coaching staff

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

On Wednesday, Kyle Rechlicz announced the addition of Fletcher Brown to the women's basketball coaching staff.

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Milwaukee women's tennis wins 'Raise Your Sights' award for top academic performance

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 12, 2024

The Horizon League has announced the recipients of the "Raise Your Sights" awards for the 2023-24 academic year, recognizing Milwaukee women's tennis and Green Bay men's golf for their academic achievements. The award is presented annually to the top male and female teams in the league based on their combined grade point average (GPA) from the current academic year.

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Milwaukee mayor visits UWM for children's voter education program

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly recently visited the UWM Children’s Learning Center to engage students in the “Teach a Kid to Vote” challenge. This initiative is part of UW-Milwaukee’s Center for 21st Century Studies’ Story Cart project, titled “Trust & the Vote.”

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Milwaukee volleyball announces competitive schedule featuring six NCAA qualifying teams

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jun 10, 2024

Susie Johnson has announced the 2024 schedule for the Milwaukee volleyball team, featuring six teams that qualified for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, including two opponents that reached the Elite Eight.